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antibodies antibodyWhen bacteria enter a flesh wound, a B cell releases antibodies, which attach to the bacteria and direct them toward a macrophage for destruction.an·ti·bod·y A0335000 (ăn′tĭ-bŏd′ē)n. pl. an·ti·bod·ies Any of numerous Y-shaped glycoproteins that bind to specific antigens and either neutralize them or cause them to be destroyed by other elements of the immune system, such as phagocytes, cytotoxic cells, or complement proteins. Antibodies occur as antigen receptors on the surface of B cells and are secreted as soluble proteins when the B cells mature into plasma cells. Antibodies are also called "immunoglobulins." [Translation of German Antikörper : anti-, antagonistic (from Latin anti-, anti-) + Körper, body.]antibodiesSubstances produced by the body and giving immunity against specific antigens.TranslationsEncyclopediaSeeantibodyAntibodies
AntibodiesSpecialized cells of the immune system which can recognize organisms that invade the body (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi). The antibodies are then able to set off a complex chain of events designed to kill these foreign invaders.Mentioned in: Bites and Stings, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Cat-Scratch Disease, Celiac Disease, Enterovirus Infections, Leukemias, Chronic, Malignant Lymphomas, Measles, Q Fever, Rheumatic FeverPatient discussion about AntibodiesQ. what is anh cardiolipin antibody A. Cardiolipin is a protein that is very common in the body. Mostly on heart and skeletal muscles. During several illnesses, mostly autoimmune, our body creates an antibody against it that do great damage and needs to cbe controlled. More discussions about AntibodiesAcronymsSeeAB |